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More and more in our travels we are looking for something like that or just want to save money, and therefore we choose Airbnb to rent not just a place to sleep (like in a hotel), but something more. For example, I lived in Istanbul in a cool hideout of a popular DJ, my friends in a ship house in Amsterdam, and my acquaintances in a tree house in the USA. And all this for the price of a regular hotel room. But Airbnb has a number of rules to help you make the right choice, and our reader Olga Keeb shares them with you.
10 tips for those just thinking of using the airbnb travel site. The site has a fairly simple interface and it's not difficult to figure it out, but there are some tricks that for some reason they don't write about.
Verified photos
When choosing a place, pay attention to the photo in the ad. The Airbnb sign in the upper right corner of a photo means the photos were uploaded to the site by the host. And the Verified Photo sign indicates that an Airbnb photographer was in this place and took a photo session. That is, the photo is exactly true.
Response rate
This indicator indicates how often the landlord responds to inquiries. If you want to get an answer as quickly as possible, then you should choose the hosts who have this figure above 90. This figure stands under the photos of the owner in the advertisement.
When was the calendar last updated?
Information about how often the host logs into their profile and updates the calendar. If the owner hasn't updated the calendar for over a year, maybe he shouldn't write.
Communication with the owner
The more kindly you communicate with the owner, the more pleasant your vacation will be. This is the law! It is very important to discuss all the details that interest you with the host prior to travel. Is there wi-fi there, is it possible to use the kitchen, how quickly can you get to the city center from this apartment, and so on.
Insurance deposit
The security deposit was invented for the safety of the owners so that they do not worry about their property. In some ads it is not, and where it is, it is usually not great. After you leave the place of residence, the deposit is returned to the card (provided that you left the apartment safe and sound). The term for returning to the card is determined by your bank. You can always consult in advance so as not to worry.
Reviews
Most ads have reviews. It's always good to read them. Travelers who lived in this place honestly write about how they spent their time there. If there are no reviews in your chosen location, then don't worry. Just ask all the most important questions for you on his website so that you understand exactly where you will live.
Host reviews
Do you want to know who exactly you are going to? Read what other users have to say about it. You can find out about his character and manner of communication with guests.
Social connections
In the search, you can check the box next to the Social Connections function and see where your friends have already stayed.
Free travel
You can start renting out your accommodation and hosting guests with Airbnb, and with the money you earn, travel around the world for free. You don't need a mansion or castle to start receiving guests. Even an air mattress, cot or sofa can be a great deal on the site. Posting your ad is free, so you have nothing to lose. To do this, prepare the ad title, description, photo and price. Upload all this to the site and wait for the guests.
Mobile app
You can also do all this using your mobile device.
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